The four-cylinder 1.4-litre engine features cylinder deactivation, which reduces consumption when light pedal pressure is applied and can decouple the engine from the transmission to reduce mechanical drag in the drive train in what VW calls “coasting.”

According to the manufacturer this will net the BlueMotion Passat 7 m.p.g. more than the current 1.8-litre Passat on the highway.

So far the best news is that it’s based off of VW’s U.S. Passat model (see below) which means you’ll probably end up actually seeing these at your local dealer.